Curated OER
The Royal Family
Students pretend to be King or Queen. In this royal family activity, students draw a family tree and review family vocabulary words. Students identify members of the royal family and take a royal family quiz. Students discuss their...
Curated OER
The Queen and Government and the Commonwealth
High schoolers investigate, examine and study the role of the Queen, the government and the Commonwealth. They consider the role of the Queen within the government and the Commonwealth and the Queen's role within the Commonwealth. Each...
Curated OER
The Constitution: the Head of State
Students participate in a constitutional convention to debate whether Australia should become a republic. They form small groups to represent various sides of the debate such as parliamentary republicanism, popular republicanism and...
Language Guide
Language Guide: La Fantasia
These vocabulary words are the kinds of words one would find when reading children's fantasy stories of kingdoms, pirates and unicorns. Interactive audio modeling the correct Spanish pronunciation is heard when the mouse is moved over...
Project Britain
Project Britain: Learn About London: London for Children
Provides a brief overview of London, the capital of England, with numerous links to all sorts of information on life in this British city.
Other
Educastur: Caballeros Y Castillos
Terrific introduction to the Middle Ages, in Spanish. Learn about the people, cities, and life by clicking through beautifully illustrated screens while a jester narrates. Click objects, e.g., the castle gate, a cathedral door, or a...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: An Audience With Nefertiti
Nefertiti was one of the most powerful and influential women in Ancient Egypt. Her bust, on display in the Neue Museum on Berlin's Museum Island, is completely unique-no other Ancient Egyptian stone bust like it is known.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Girls Who Have Influenced History
An entire eBook is presented at this site from the University of Virginia, including the stories of rulers and other influential girls throughout history. Illustrated, and great reading for Women's History Month or any other time.
Other
English History's Mary Tudor (Mary I)
An outline of Mary I's (Henry VIII's first daughter) life divided into 3 sections: her time as princess, her reign as queen, and her marriage to Phillip II of Spain.
Other
English History: Katharine of Aragon
Two brief accounts of the life of Katharine of Aragon, Henry VIII's first wife from English History. Site also includes letters written by Katharine.
Royal Household
The British Monarchy: Official Site
This official site from the British Monarchy offers information about the Royal family and the monarchy system. It lists biographies on members of the royal court and family members who perform official duties. It also gives a history of...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Queen
Read extensive biographical details on Seventies over the top rock group, Queen, 2001 inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events, recommended reading list, and essential songs.
Other
Tudor History: Mary I
Tudor History offers a brief biography of Mary I, the first child of Henry VIII, who reigned as Queen of England from 1553-1558.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Cats for Kids: Learn About the House Cat or Domesticated Cat
Kids learn about all sorts of cats including the house or domesticated cat. Why do cats make good pets?
Curated OER
Language Guide: La Fantasia
These vocabulary words are the kinds of words one would find when reading children's fantasy stories of kingdoms, pirates and unicorns. Interactive audio modeling the correct Spanish pronunciation is heard when the mouse is moved over...